Michael+J.+Daley

]Born 1959, in Worcester, MA; //Education:// Dartmouth College, B.A. (English), 1981. //Hobbies and other interests:// Tinkering and construction, Scottish dancing, wine making, renewable energy, citizen activism.

Michael J. Daley was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and grew up in nearby Millbury, until his family moved first to the Berkshires and then to Vermont, where he now makes his home. His life-long love of science, machines, tinkering, and science fiction have informed his books for both children and adults with a unique spirit.

He writes all of his books in a five by five tower at the top of his house, and uses and attached solar panel for electricity.

You can find out more about Michael J. Daley on his website.

Rhode Island Children's Book Award nomination, 2007, for //Space Station Rat//.
 * Honors Awards **

At Home with the Sun: Solar Energy for Young Scientists (1995) Nuclear Power: Promise or Peril?, Lerner Publications(1997) Amazing Sun Fun Activities, illustrated by Buckley Smith, Learning Triangle Press (1998) Space Station Rat (2005) Shanghaied to the Moon (2007) Rat Trap (2008)
 * Bibliography **

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